VandasOrangePurpleWait! Orchids only...Cattleya I love these guys. Yes..the grower too. Just wish the plants weren't quite so BIG. Can’t bring them inside like we do with the smaller plants. That means we have to enjoy the flowers by going to the greenhouse. Oh well… they’re amazing anyway. And the complimentary colors (orange and purple) make… Continue reading june orchids
"And his name, by faith in his name, had made this man strong, whom you see and know, and the faith which is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all." _Acts 3:16 Monday night we had a phone call from yet another terrified mother...."My child is sick!… Continue reading at the name
… at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, Philippians 2:10 A phone call tonight from a God-daughter (a daughter-in-the-Lord) Haven't heard from her in a while... "What's new?" I asked. "My MRI is on Monday," she said. "What MRI?… Continue reading the only name
As I've mentioned before - any day I don't learn something new is a sad day. That's one of my personal points of view. Today I learned a new word. Yahoo quoted a news anchor who called a prominent politician a ”bloviating ignoramus.” I'm mostly not into news..none of it's good. I'm into the Good News about… Continue reading bloggers viewpoint
It's COLD! A cloudy and 52° Memorial Day weekend here in our Central California valley. Not the first time I can recall it being cold on this Holiday weekend. My mind travels back to weekends spent in a tent at 7,000 feet above sea-level in the Colorado Rockies.  Now that was miserable. No way to get… Continue reading happy memorial day
Our garden bird bath is a source of ever-changing, ever-entertaining delight.  It sets just off the front steps, surrounded by sedum, soaking up full sun most of the day. The branches of the guava and the fence offer protection for passing visitors. The constantly running water is simply too inviting to pass up. And so, we have an… Continue reading grosbeak bath
Father God, I come for Your anointing, to be freshly renewed in Your image, filled with Your creativity and wisdom. Open my mind to receive Your inspiration, and open my heart to increase my love for You, myself and others. Bind my feet to the path You have chosen for me.Lord Jesus, I desire my… Continue reading searching
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